5) Place top half of boiler over bottom half, and let cook, covered, stirring occasionally, over low heat, for 30 to 40 minutes.

6) In the early stages, after 5-10 minutes, beat in 4 to 6 tablespoons of melted butter and a little whole milk, and continue cooking for the remaining 20 to 30 minutes. The longer the cooking time (up to 1 hour) the better.

7) For cheese grits, add pasteurized, processed sharp cheddar (Kraft's sliced) to taste... 2-3 slices or more, to your taste. Mix well until cheese is melted and incorporated into the grits.

8) I recommend the pasteurized cheese product because of its excellent melting properties.